Lisnanroum

Area

418,818 m² (41.88 ha, 103.49 acres)

Buildings

No building touches it.

Zoning

No zone of a development plan covers it in the national zoning. Outside zoned towns and villages, the county development plan's rural policies apply.

Townland

Lisnanroum

Planning applications on this parcel

No planning application touches this parcel in the national file, which goes back to 2010.

Source: National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Applicants are not shown.

Designated sites

• Special Area of Conservation: Moneen Mountain SAC 000054
• Proposed Natural Heritage Area: Moneen Mountain 000054

Recorded monuments around it

This parcel is in the zone of notification of 104 recorded monuments.

• CL009-013001 Field system
  Description

  An extensive and irregular field system (c. 2.1km E-W; c. 1.2km N-S) occupying the greater part of Ballymurphy townland and associated with 7 cashels, 2 enclosures and a tower house ‘Ballymurphy Castle’ (CL009-013004-) and visible on Digital Globe (2011-13) and on OSi Aerial Premium orthophotographs (2012-2018). Some fields in the area particular immediately S of the tower house have been reclaimed. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 30 August 2021

• CL009-013002 Children's burial ground
  Description

  In pasture on level ground in a multiperiod field system (CL009-013001-). Hachured as a raised circular area, clipped by a N-S running field boundary at E, and labelled ‘Kilballymahony Burial Gd. for Children’ on the 1842 ed. of the OS 6-inch map, and as ‘Kilballymahony Children’s Burial Ground’ on the 1920 ed. Listed as ‘Burial ground’ in the RMP (1996). Labelled ‘Cill Bhaile Uí Mhathgamhna’ on Robinson’s map (1977). The OS Letters (1839) suggest that this and another children’s burial ground (CL009-013005-) c. 745m to the ESE in neighbouring Ballymurphy townland were probably the sites of ‘small chapels of ease to the Parish Church’ (Comber 1997, 65) at Noughaval, c. 1.8km to the SE. A subrectangular enclosure (37.4m E–W; 31.9m N–S) defined by a bank of earth and stone. A later N-S running field boundary bisects it. The enclosing bank (Wth 2.4m; int. H 0.6m; ext. H 1.1m) is more substantial to the E of the field wall; to the W of it, it is much lower (int. H 0.2m; ext. H 0.4–0.8m). No visible surface trace of it survives from W to WNW. A gap (Wth 8m) in the N side, to the E of the field boundary, does not appear to be original. No grave-markers or any traces of burials are evident in the interior. In the W half there is a small mound (diam. 3.3m; H 0.4m). A later field boundary abuts the enclosure at SW. Compiled by: Olive Alcock and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 20 October 2021

• CL009-013004 Castle - tower house
  Description

  On a slight rise in a gently undulating plateau, with land sloping to the SW and a shallow ENE–WSW ravine to the N. In rough pasture within a large multiperiod field system (CL009-013001-). Depicted on the 1842 ed. of the OS 6-inch map as a small circular area (diam. c. 15m) defined by a broken line and labelled ‘Site of Ballymurphy Castle’. On the 1897 OS 25-inch plan it is shown as a hachured mound. Labelled ‘castle site (Ó Lochlainn)’ on Robinson’s map (1977). Referred to as ‘Ballemoroghee’ in 1574, it was the property of the O’Loughlin clan and may have been owned by the Prendergast family in 1601 (Ua Cróinín and Breen 1997). By 1619 it was in the possession of the O’Briens (ibid.). The castle went through several owners and occupants in the late eighteenth century and appears to have fallen into disrepair in around 1781 (ibid.). By 1839, the OS Letters recorded that only the foundations were visible (Comber 1997, 61). These were bulldozed away in 1983 (Sheehan 1982, 47). No visible remains of this castle survive. The following item has been uploaded: CL009-013004-_01.pdf Details from Risteárd Ua Cróinín and Martin Breen, The Castles and Tower-houses of Co. Clare (unpublished report). Uploaded courtesy of R. Ua Cróinín and M. Breen. Date of upload: 27 October 2021

• CL009-013005 Children's burial ground
  Description

  In pasture on level ground in a multiperiod field system (CL009-013001-). Hachured as a raised subcircular area, clipped by a N-S running field boundary from NE to SE, and labelled ‘Kilballymurphy Burial Gd. for Children’ on the 1842 ed. of the OS 6-inch map, and as ‘Kilballymurphy Children’s Burial Ground’ on the 1920 ed. Listed as ‘Burial ground’ in the RMP (1996). Labelled as ‘site of Cill Bhaile Uí Mhurchadha’ on Robinson’s map (1977). The OS Letters (1839) suggest that this and another children’s burial ground (CL009-013002-) c. 745m to the WNW, in neighbouring Ballymahony townland, were probably the sites of ‘small chapels of ease to the Parish Church’ (Comber 1997, 65) at Noughaval, c. 1.3km to the SSE. The site was bulldozed away in 1983, yielding ‘rakes of human bones’, according to the then-landowner (Sheehan 1982, 47) but no remains of it can now be seen at ground level. However, it outline, subrectangular in shape (c. 18m N–S; c. 17m E–W), is visible in satellite imagery (Digital Globe [2011-2013]; Aerial Premium [2012-2018]). Compiled by: Olive Alcock and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 21 October 2021

• CL009-013006 Enclosure
  Description

  On a SW-facing slope in a large reclaimed field within an extensive ancient field system (CL009-013001-). A circular enclosure was noted on a Geological Survey aerial photo (GSIAP R 12, 13). On inspection in 1998 only a slight hollow was noted at the location. The field system and possible enclosures can be seen in the reclaimed field on Digital Globe 2011-2013. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 15 February 2021

• CL009-013007 Megalithic tomb - wedge tomb
  Description

  On level ground in pasture within a multiperiod field system (CL009-013001-), with wide views of the surrounding plateau. Described by de Valera and Ó Nualláin (1961, 25-6) as a disturbed, E–W orientated wedge tomb (exposed L 2m; Wth at rear 0.9m; Wth at front 1.05m; exposed H at rear 0.2m; exposed H at front 0.3m) in the centre of a grass-covered mound (est. diam. c. 13m; H c. 1.8m) which had been damaged by later activities. A stone (H 0.4m; L 0.4m) at the SE of the mound may have indicated the original extent of the cairn. In the centre of the mound the upper parts of the tomb chamber’s N and S sidestones were exposed; each consisted of a single limestone slab, similar in size (visible L 1.9–2m; H 0.3m at W, 0.2m at E; T 0.1–0.15m) and with flat top edges sloping evenly from W to E. Their E ends were buried in the mound. Two smaller slabs (L 0.4–0.5m; H 0.1; T 0.1–0.15m) standing to the NE and SW of the chamber were probably remnants of a wall surrounding the tomb at a distance of c. 0.4m. An inspection in 1998 found it unaltered in the interim. The following item has been uploaded: CL009-013007-_01.pdf Details from Ruaidhrí de Valera and Seán Ó Nualláin, Survey of the Megalithic Tombs of Ireland. Volume I. County Clare. (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1961) Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 27 October 2021

• CL009-013008 Ringfort - cashel
  Description

  In pastureland sloping slightly down to the S and W, within a multiperiod field system (CL009-013001-). Hachured on the 1842 and 1920 eds. of the OS 6-inch map. A subcircular area (int. diam. 20.3m E–W; 19m N–S) defined by a grass-covered spread of stones (Wth c. 5–5.3m; int. H 0.8–1m; ext. H 0.9–1m). The original entrance is not visible but a modern gap (Wth 2.4m) is evident at SW. The stone spread is surmounted by a later, partially collapsed, drystone wall. A cashel (CL009-013009-) lies c. 94m to the SE. Compiled by: Olive Alcock and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 21 October 2021

• CL009-013009 Ringfort - cashel
  Description

  In pastureland on ground sloping slightly down to the S and W, within a multiperiod field system (CL009-013001-). Hachured on the 1842 and 1920 eds. of the OS 6-inch map. A drystone field wall (H 1.4-1.5m) has been built on the line of the outer wall-face of this subcircular cashel (ext. dims. 22.3m E–W; 21.8m N–S), which is reduced to a grass-covered stone spread (int. H 0.4m); inner and outer wall-facing at N indicate that the original wall was 2m wide. A stone-lined entrance gap (Wth 0.95m) is visible at SE. Within the interior a band of stones (Wth 1-2m; H 0.5m) has been piled against the drystone wall, it increases in width at E (Wth 5m). An L-shaped stone wall (max. H 1.5m) is located outside the cashel wall, c. 1m to the E of the entrance. There is a cashel (CL009-013010-) c. 48m to the SSE and another one (CL009-013008-) c. 94m to the NW. Compiled by: Olive Alcock and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 21 October 2021

• CL009-013010 Ringfort - cashel
  Description

  In rough pasture within a multiperiod field system (CL009-013001-). Hachured on the 1842 and 1920 eds. of the OS 6-inch map. A suboval area (ext. dims. c. 32.8m E–W; 29.3m N–S) defined from NNW to SE by a drystone field wall which is built on top of a cashel wall. The cashel wall is reduced to a low mound (Wth 5-8m; H 0.6-1m) but traces of the outer wall-face are visible, except at N where it has been cleared outside the drystone wall. No other trace of the cashel wall survives; from SE to SW its line is indicated by a scarp and from SW to NNW another drystone wall mirrors its outline. The W part of the interior is higher than the rest and has an uneven surface. An L-shaped depression runs through the centre; its longer section (L 13m; Wth 2.5m; D 0.8m) extends ENE–WSW, then turns S at the W end (L c. 6m; Wth 2m) and peters out before the perimeter. It appears to be a gryke and is unlikely to be a souterrain as there is no evidence of drystone-walling or roof lintels. A structure (CL009-013017-) lies to the S of the depression. Two L-shaped sections of walling (L c. 6m each side) extending off the cashel at NE are probably later livestock shelters. There is another cashel (CL009-013009-) c. 48m to the NNW. Compiled by: Olive Alcock and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 22 October 2021

• CL009-013012 Enclosure
  Description

  Situated just inside the E margin of a reclaimed area on the Burren plateau. Listed as ‘Enclosure’ in the SMR (1992) and the RMP (1996). A circular enclosure (diam. c. 16m) is indicated by a solid line on the 1916 OS 6-inch map. On inspection in 1998 this area and the fields to the W were found to be completely reclaimed and there was no enclosure visible at ground level. No trace visible on any available aerial photography. This is likely to have been a drystone walled enclosure of post-1700 date. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 15 February 2016

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Architectural heritage

No building of the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage stands on this parcel.

Designated sites: National Parks and Wildlife Service. Recorded monuments: Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service. Buildings: National Inventory of Architectural Heritage. Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Works at or in relation to a recorded monument need two months' written notice to the National Monuments Service (National Monuments (Amendment) Act 1994, section 12).

Ground and risks

Radon

At the centre of this parcel, about 1 in 5 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home

Landslides

The 1:50,000 map rates the landslide susceptibility here as low, partly inferred.

Terrain model

No LiDAR survey of the Office of Public Works covers the centre of this parcel.

Flooding

The Office of Public Works publishes its flood maps on floodinfo.ie.

Radon Risk Map of Ireland, Environmental Protection Agency, and Landslide Susceptibility Classification, Geological Survey Ireland, both under CC BY 4.0. LiDAR: contains Irish Public Sector Data (Geological Survey Ireland & the Office of Public Works) licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) licence.

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